COLUMBUS, Ohio — At some point there will be a history lesson on the rich tradition of the series between Ohio State and USC, and the current players probably could use it. Woody Hayes and his first win in the Rose Bowl. Rex Kern polishing off an unbeaten season. Archie Griffin and Pete Johnson running wild against the Trojans. All of that happened before the guys who will be playing in the Cotton Bowl Classic were even alive, and it’s no wonder that the history between the two programs hasn’t really impacted the way they view the matchup. There is enough on the line without factoring that in, of course, and the Buckeyes aren’t lacking for motivation. The chance to beat another big-name conference champion is enough. But something like a spread-out, seven-game losing streak to USC that dates back to 1974 for Ohio State? That doesn’t really register for…
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